As the winter passed, TeStar started a dome tour in Japan, which was scheduled after the US.
And, as is always the case with concerts in Japan, the supply of direct cameras plummeted. Thanks to this, fans with dry content welcomed the documentary that appeared at the right time.
It filled the void and raised the name value at the same time.
It was calculated up to this point.
Fans were quite excited.
-It's time for TeStar to start shooting
-It sounds like no fun, but believe in the idols, TeStar.
-I saw the preview, and I was impressed. It seemed that there would not be much content in this, so I was curious (chin resting emoticon)
… Until the first episode.
Immediately after the first episode of TeStar's documentary was released, the reaction changed like this.
-Ah, fuck
-ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-Guys…
Due to the nature of the platform, several episodes were released at once, so fans watched all three episodes at once and grasped the story.
I also saw the edited version for the first time at this time… Well, I could explain it like this.
[Staff: Please sit down…]
[Park Moondae: … (cough) No. It's okay.]
[Ryu Chungwoo: I want to do my best when I can… (Edit) Yes, all of us. No one wants to give up.]
The documentary continued to focus on TeStar's seriousness during concerts and activities, and how they wanted to complete the stages even in the face of pain.
-I knew it from the beginning, but I can feel how much the kids love their job.
-The kids really suffered…
-The more I watch, the more I build up my love for TeStar and my hatred for T1…
It was just too much. To the point where the fans were agitated and depressed.
'… I knew from the time they asked.'
Still, I thought they would refrain from dealing with the breach of contract due to the Cha Eugene incident, but on the contrary, Cha Eugene's part disappeared, and this vibe was extracted from the other members' parts.
Especially mine.
[Dance trainer: Moondae-ssi's stamina isn't the same as before. He can't help it.]
[Manager: (After the accident) We are more concerned about allowing the artist to rest sufficiently in the middle of the move.]
When was that interview again?
A dedicated team of staff also appeared, and the editing was so amazing that they made it look like I was really struggling with an injury.
'Did I do the interview too smoothly?'
My answer was appropriate, but the synergy with the interview with the people around me made me look like I was 'pretending to be calm'.
Thanks to that, it was also seen that fans were more directly uncomfortable when I checked the reactions on the deep web.
-What is the intention of this editing? Do they want to sell this? Why are they doing this in an official way?
-They're bringing back the PTSD he has barely escaped
-I was honestly uncomfortable watching it. Did Moondae really want to show it? I don't think the kid who clenched his teeth like that wanted to show how sick and hard it is for him, but he's just in a bad mood.
But it wasn't a big reaction. At best, the atmosphere of when I won 1st place on
'The likes and dislikes are divided… Can I organize it to that extent?'
That meant that the general public reaction had been good.
It was because the emotional code created a big story and because of the emotional lines that penetrated the contents so that the documentary would not be boring.
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[The story of Park Moondae's aftereffects in the TeStar documentary.jpg]
(Photo) Looking at the members' interviews, it seems that the loss of stamina is more serious than expected
(Photo) A scene where Seon Ahyeon is supported as he descends from the stage
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-He was flying on stage, so I was surprised to see him fall down ㅠㅠ (????9028 ????62)
- I heard that he took the GED because he didn't want the fans to be embarrassed, but as a real idol, it's true (??7241 ????417)
-The documentary was worth watching. I had many thoughts. I recommend it (????3173 ????42)
… Thanks to this, the image of 'Park Moondae who is overly serious about being an idol' had been strengthened.
It could be said that the production team's intention was successful as it ranked in the 'contents most viewed in Korea', but I would only say that it was quite embarrassing.
"Oh~ Jinguk Moondae-ssi~"
(TN: Jinguk/진국: Something/someone that is sincere without any deceit. A genuine person)
"Stop."
Keun Sejin giggled and patted my shoulder and sat down on the sofa.
He also had a smartphone in his hand. It seemed that he was monitoring mainly Inheart and WeTube.
Keun Sejin shrugged.
"Everyone is just complimenting you. And how long will your 8-episode documentary story last? Don't worry about your image~"
"… Yes."
That was right. Just as the image of 'Park Moondae who endured an unfortunate family affair' in
It wasn't like I appeared on a public entertainment show, so at least it was a documentary dedicated to OTT services.
'It will disappear by the next comeback at the latest.'
First of all, it also meant that it was not a big deal for this guy to react so thoughtlessly.
"Moondaemoondae, let's pick out some funny pictures of us. Shall I upload one?"
"Sure."
I decided to use gags to neutralize the atmosphere and to focus on the fact that the documentary came out well.
'I hope it doesn't fail.'
But it was a hasty judgment.
Some topics did not naturally re-evaluate over time. It didn't wither away.
… That was why I had been more careful.
• * *
It happened two weeks later, while the documentary was still airing.
Most of the public other than the fans had left, but at least there were many people who knew that 'TeStar's documentary has been released'.
During the timing when the rest of the documentary crew also left after organizing additional filming…
I was caught by the back of my neck in a rented studio.
"Park Moondae!! Did you see this??"
"Why are you…"
When I saw Bae Sejin's hazed state, I turned my eyes away.
And looked at his smartphone.
It was a popular post on the bulletin board.
1st. [Cha Eugene's Assault on the Cameraman (692)]
Why was this… here?
"… …"
I immediately clicked on the article.
A short video without sound was attached to the article. And the short word, 'personality ㅠ,' was attached to the content
The response was hotter than ever.
It was a reasonable reaction.
Because Cha Eugene, frowning, was filmed in close-up, front-facing, as if hitting the screen with his hand.
-????
- What is this and where did it come from??
- Could it be someone else?
└ The outfits are the same, what the heck (screenshot)
-Oh my
In the comments, it was already matched with the appearance of Cha Eugene, who appeared in TeStar's documentary early on, and they even knew that this was a concert backstage.
And after I thought the situation was over, it was one-sided.
-It looks like he's saying 'Stop it.' Wow, really, his personality ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-From first glance, it seems like he thinks the camera is pointing at him, so he walks up and hits the camera, and tells them to stop
-As expected, things change in an instant when you're in the middle of the year. Wow…
└Let's stop grabbing each other's hair. He's so cold.
└ Coldness ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
- I was so shocked that I couldn't say anything. I couldn't imagine that the real Cha Eugene would do this.
-I thought he was an insider, but he was actually a loser
In an instant, contempt, ridicule, and stigma ended.
His hands being on the camera were captured so cleanly that people decided that there was nothing more controversial about this.
Because Cha Eugene's previous image was so bright and friendly, the wave was even greater.
"What about the company?"
"… I'm sure they know. I've heard the staff talking."
"Wait a minute."
I immediately went out and started looking at the latest articles. I had to look at the atmosphere and adjust the clarification statement.
And it was…
[An idol who acts violently while his member is sincere about the performance.jpg]
[No wonder Cha Eugene is the only one who doesn't look so serious in the documentary ㅋㅋㅋ]
[Isn't he ashamed to see Park Moondae?]
Fuck, they started comparing us.
And that wasn't all.
[Ryu Chungwoo did the same thing. It seems that they're only collecting people whose hands come out first.]
[Isn't it stained by the leader? ㅋㅋㅋ]
He began to get involved with Ryu Chungwoo. Because there was a similar controversy.
However, Ryu Chungwoo was clear in the name of protecting the safety, and it was explained in a video from a different angle.
So, Ryu Chungwoo's individual fans got sick of it and took action.
[Leave Ryu Chungwoo alone, it's like this every time]
[Cha Eugene = hitting, Ryu Chungwoo = blocking]
[How long do we have to suffer from them?]
They cut off Cha Eugene.
And this… It was because of the accidents and images that Cha Eugene's fandom built up.
This was because the individual fans' voices, who only liked 'Cha Eugene', had a strong impact in the early days.
Even if this was not the case anymore, if completely different individuals were the majority of the fandom, the image was inherited.
The evidence was so clear that even friendly people kept their mouths shut, and all that was left were the voices of many people.
-Yes, Cha Eugene should leave and go solo… I'm tired
-We do not treat sick members
The evil that started with
Because my own image was so good throughout the documentary… It was easier.
The atmosphere of individual fans had already been smashed.
Of course, there was no separate portrait book for group fans.
"… …"
"… Are you okay?"
"I'm okay…"
I stopped talking. Because it wasn't okay.
I felt like shit.
"Let's start with the meeting."
The company, of course, turned upside down.
And it seemed like they were trying to get in touch with the documentary crew to find out what the hell was going on
So the bottom line was…
"… So, someone on the documentary crew had a broken computer and sent it in for repair, and it leaked there."
"Yes. Since the owner seems to be a broadcaster, it seems that the already deleted capacity had been restored."
The employee spoke with an expression of 'I don't know if I can say this,' and the explanation was brought up because he couldn't overcome the persuasion of the members.
"I have heard that personal information was leaked in this way, but honestly, it is difficult to hold them responsible for negligent management because it's a crime…"
Yeah, I'd know after that.
A criminal who was trying to find something related to a celebrity caught a big fish, but it seemed that Cha Eugene's video was not the field they were interested in.
So, for the purpose of attracting attention and showing off, they posted articles and videos on the bad Deep Web.
Then, one of the users of the site re-leaked this video to a general website based on interest.
It quickly spread through social media and communities.
"… …"
But what's the point if I knew how it worked? Fuck. I couldn't see the answer.
This was not a situation that could be explained normally.
'Did it happen because the documentary crew made unreasonable demands?'
It wouldn't work. They would respond by saying, 'If you have any complaints, we'll get out of your way.'
'He didn't even hit it. He was pressing the lens to protect members who received rude requests for documentary filming…'
Who would believe it? Wasn't there any evidence?
They had already destroyed all their data.
It was just an excuse.
In the meantime, if they used the frame 'A large corporation's idol beats a small studio production crew'… There really was no answer.
No matter what we did, there was a chance we'd be caught.
Cha Eugene, who nodded quietly, raised his hand from the side.
"Should I apologize?"
"Wait, wait. Eugene!"
"Let's wait."
The members started tearing each other apart.
I spoke without thinking.
"If you apologize, then that means you're admitting it. Don't do it right now."
I didn't know if this was the right thing to say, fuck. Was it better to apologize? But what did he do that he should apologize for?
I didn't see any other answer.
Cha Eugene's video was too strong.
If so, a stronger truth was needed to reverse this.
And, of course, the original truth was not that impressive. I had to process it.
'Media manipulation…'
No. It wouldn't work.
No matter how much the company downplays it, apologizes, or explains the situation in detail, it wouldn't work. It would sound boring and like an excuse.
We needed evidence that was shocking, intuitive, and understandable at once, but…
There was none.
"Let's wait and see if the situation calms down a bit."
"Yes. Everyone, don't worry too much, there's a performance next week, so take care of your conditions…"
The meeting ended so quickly. However, the company probably monitored all night and held endless meetings.
I also stayed up all night monitoring the tide with my smartphone on.
-I'm closing my account, I can't do it anymore
-I'm not having a good day… I shouldn't be tired of being a fan of the person I like. You should cherish me more. I'm not doing this anymore. Thank you for all this time
-I didn't know that I'd be hit like this…
Because I couldn't sleep.
And the next day… It was worth seeing the faces of the other guys as well, as if they had done similar things as me.
Except for one guy.
"Don't just browse the internet."
I was talking about Cha Eugene. Surprisingly, this guy looked better.
"Yes!"
Cha Eugene nodded. And he added his words.
[Hyung, don't worry about me too much. Because the truth always works in the end.]
Blood was gushing out of my head.
What did this bastard believe in that made him so carefree? I was about to curse.
"Therefore! It won't work…"
I clenched my mouth.
… Was he crazy?
Didn't it just come out that it was useless and only lowering morale?
It wasn't my business. It was someone else's business.
'…No, it's because we're on the same boat.'
I saw enough of the group's fans falling out last night.
However… I knew. In the end, this would be a problem that Cha Eugene would handle almost alone.
When this topic passed, the group would recover, but it would remain as a label that could not be overturned whenever someone talks about Cha Eugene and the incident again.
And so, Cha Eugene was surprisingly calm.
"Hyung, I'm really fine. I don't care about that. It's not that I can't perform."
"… …"
[Again, even if I'm okay, are you going to say that the other team members aren't okay?]
".. That."
[Stop worrying about me!]
Cha Eugene laughed, but in the end, he lowered his head with a downcast face.
"[And I'm sorry. It's true that it hurt the team. I really wanted to tell you.] I'm sorry…"
"There is no need for that."
I answered calmly.
"I agreed that you were in the right. That's it."
"Right… That's so sweet. Thank you!"
Cha Eugene seemed quite touched as if he had not suffered. I held back my sigh.
'I'm sure he'll have trouble in the future.'
Still, there was no answer.
Sometimes there were misunderstandings that couldn't be resolved… I had to admit.
I sat on the sofa with my back to Cha Eugene, who entered the room.
"… …"
It wasn't that guy's fault. And since we had done everything we could, it was no one's fault.
Okay.
'Just… Things turned out the wrong way, like shit.'
… Really?
I got up from the sofa. It felt out of place.
Something was artificial.
'Is that really the answer?'
All of the videos of Cha Eugene were accidentally leaked from the computer?
… Let's go back to the basic premise.
'Why did that video stay on that computer in the first place?'
Didn't they destroy all the footage of Cha Eugene as we took action?
Even if it was restored at the repair shop, only the crucial parts were saved so neatly?
During that long shoot?
"….. Ah."
Only then did I properly grasp the situation.
"It was cut."
These bastards cut a part of Cha Eugene's film and stored it in their personal computers, in case it would be of use later for negotiations or something else.
If the situation came out, only they would be at a disadvantage, so they cut out only the part where Cha Eugene took action.
'Fucking bastards.'
Even if the spill was unintentional, these bastards were the cause anyway.
'Because the idiots who are making documentaries are full of thoughts instead of a sense of mission.'
"Haha."
My head suddenly spun around.
I quickly checked their studio information and list.
If Cha Eugene's image couldn't be completely restored, shouldn't these bastards also have something to prevent them from recovering?
'Their weakness.'
Information was needed.
First of all, I checked all the image files of the documentary contract that I received and filmed.
Representative, producer in charge, writer…
And the email address of the person in charge.
-Moon Seokchun
/ [email protected]
It was a company email, but it didn't matter. The important thing was the ID before the email address.
'They don't change IDs often.'
After checking the history on the studio homepage, I narrowed down the search criteria to before the establishment.
After that, if I combined the ID with a common search engine address and change the combination several times along with the names…
A few old articles popped up from a few years ago. This was the story of a program launch.
And at the bottom of the content, there was the address and name of the 'newly joined' studio crew.
It was a match.
'Yes.'
There were likely to be one or two articles that listed even these things.
"Found it."
-Studio Ioje Producer Moon Seokchun ([email protected]) …
And the title of this article?
[
Yes.
This bastard, one of the former producers of
After rolling up the program, he came out of the entertainment department and moved to a studio near the liberal arts department.
"It's fun."
I smiled with my teeth showing.